Silberpfeil 356 Posted October 9, 2017 From "Short Final" of this morning's AvWeb e-zine - rang a faint bell for me (CG 6043 is a Sikorsky MH-60T out of CGAS Sitka): The fall at Juneau Airport, where I’m a controller, generally sees pretty gross days, rain and lots of wind. One day we had six miles of visibility and winds of more than 25 knots and gusts more than 30. I was working a Coast Guard helicopter out and it occurred to me that I never really see those guys when the weather was nice. I figured I'd ask why: Tower: CG 6043 frequency change approved, you guys have time for a question? CG pilot: Frequency change approved and go ahead... Tower: You guys ever fly in nice weather? CG pilot: No. Jeremy Horton 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toryu 156 Posted October 9, 2017 Couldn't think of a shittyer, yet more beautiful place to fly than Alaska. As I said before: The CG fellas get way too little credit for their job. Juneau is a very cool airport - basicly between a rock and a hard place (mountains in 3 directions, a hill in the fourth direction). The only IAP-procedures (LDA or RNAV) are offset a couple of degrees and the circling-approaches have you maneuvering in a tight valley - especially if you're in a jet. The ODP is also *interesting* (not so much for a helicopter, though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
